Evaluating pharmacist independent prescribing for patients with mental illness in community care: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-medical prescribing by pharmacists, nurses, and other professionals has been introduced over recent decades to address staff shortages and the growing demand for mental health services globally. However, most of the emerging evidence concerning the contribution and impact of non-medical prescribing focuses on nurses, despite the expanding role of pharmacists.

Aim

The study aimed to explore in depth the factors influencing implementation and delivery of pharmacist non-medical prescribing services for patients with mental illness in community-based settings across the UK.

Method

Remote semi-structured interviews were conducted with pharmacist independent prescribers across the UK between January and June 2024. Participants were recruited using purposive s

SUBMITTER: Alsaeed BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12450940 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature